Evening Star peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Evening Star'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Evening Star' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Evening Star') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It blooms late in spring with large, perfectly formed white flowers. An occasional bloom shows crimson edging. Hans Peter Sass bred it.
Pairs well with Brown-eyed Susan, Siberian squill, and Tall fescue.